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"Even If You Are Rohit Sharma Or Virat Kohli...": 1983 World Cup Winner On BCCI's Domestic Cricket Mandate

Member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team Kirti Azad on Thursday backed the BCCI's directive for cricketers to play Ranji Trophy, saying it's a good move and the rule should be applicable to every India team player, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The out-of-favour duo of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were excluded from the list of centrally-contracted players after they ignored the directive to play Ranji Trophy. "It (directive) is a very good move. Everybody should be playing Ranji Trophy cricket, but currently the emphasis is on the IPL. It is good, it is entertaining but the real cricket is the (five) days' cricket. Playing in domestic cricket is good, it keeps you in touch.

"In The Game Of Cricket...": Ravi Shastri's Blunt Message To Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer After BCCI Contract Axing

Former India coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday backed the duo of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan to come back stronger after they were excluded from the BCCI central contracts for ignoring the board's directive of playing in the Ranji Trophy. The BCCI Wednesday unveiled its centrally-contracted players for this year. While skipper Rohit Sharma, star batter Virat Kohli, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and premier all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja retained their places in the top bracket, Iyer and Kishan were not considered in any category.

"Not Pleasantries": Rohit Sharma, James Anderson 'Exchange Words' After Run Out Scare

Rohit Sharma and James Anderson 'exchanged words' following a run out scare on Day 4 of the fourth Test match between India and England in Ranchi on Monday. In the 13th over of India's second innings, Rohit edged a delivery from the England pacer and although there was a slight lack of communication between him and Yashasvi Jaiswal, the India skipper was able to complete the quick single. Following the incident, Anderson had a few words for him and Rohit responded in similar fashion. However, there was nothing more to the incident as play resumed with both players taking their respective positions.

"People Who Talked About Pitch Didn't Get A Run": Ravi Shastri's Explosive Take

Legendary Indian cricket team star Ravi Shastri took a massive dig at England batter Ollie Pope regarding the massive controversy around the Ranchi pitch. Ahead of the fourth Test match between India and England, Pope spoke a lot about the surface and expressed his concerns regarding the cracks. However, in a Test match that witnessed several solid knocks from both teams, Pope failed to score a single run and was dismissed for a duck in both innings. During commentary on Day 4, Shastri slammed the batter for his comments and said that cricketers need to play the ball and not the pitch.

On Fan's 'Retirement' Poster For James Anderson, Ravi Shastri's Viral "Go On Long Holiday" Remark

England pacer James Anderson on Saturday picked up his 111th First Class wicket. He dismissed India captain Rohit Sharma on Day 2 of the ongoing 4th Test in Ranchi to achieve the feat. Since making his debut in 2003, Anderson has been a vital cog in England's Test setup. He is also the all-time wicket-taker in Tests among fast bowlers. As Anderson came out to bowl on Day 2 after England were bowled out for 353, the cameraman spotted a spectator who had a special poster dedicated to the England icon.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Joins Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid In Elite Club With Another Impactful Innings vs England

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his red-hot form in Test cricket and with a six during the first innings of the fourth Test against England, the young opener has gone past many legends, including Yuvraj Singh, Mohammed Azharuddin, Rahul Dravid etc in terms of sixes hit in Test cricket. In the first innings, Jaiswal scored 73 in 117 balls, with eight fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of over 62.

Watch: Ball Boy Yawns Watching England Bat vs India, Ravi Shastri Drops 'Wake Up' Message

From debutant pacer Akash Deep's fiery opening spell, to Joe Root's gritty century, the fourth Test between India and England had several talking points from the opening day. Akash Deep, who replaced Jasprit Bumrah in India's playing XI, took three wickets in the morning session, reducing England to 112/5. However, Root led England's recovery, smshing his 31st Test ton after a 113-run partnership with wicketkeeper Ben Foakes. Amid all the excitement and action on Day 1, a ball boys was yawning near the boundary rope.

6 Sixes In 1 Over: Andhra Pradesh Youngster Makes History, BCCI Issues 'Alert'. Watch

In cricket, there are several feats which are widely celebrated. Hitting six sixes in an over is one of the them. Who can forget the six sixes hit by Yuvraj Singh at the 2007 T20 World Cup off England's Stuart Broad. West Indies legend Sir Gary Sobers was the first person to achieve the feat in a major match. Playing in a County Championship for Nottinghamshire in 1968, Garfield Sobers hit Glamorgan's Malcolm Nash for six sixes in an over. Then Ravi Shastri became the first Indian to hit six sixes in an over in 1985 for Bombay against Baroda.

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"Even If You Are Rohit Sharma Or Virat Kohli...": 1983 World Cup Winner On BCCI's Domestic Cricket Mandate

"In The Game Of Cricket...": Ravi Shastri's Blunt Message To Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer After BCCI Contract Axing

"Not Pleasantries": Rohit Sharma, James Anderson 'Exchange Words' After Run Out Scare

"People Who Talked About Pitch Didn't Get A Run": Ravi Shastri's Explosive Take

On Fan's 'Retirement' Poster For James Anderson, Ravi Shastri's Viral "Go On Long Holiday" Remark

Yashasvi Jaiswal Joins Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid In Elite Club With Another Impactful Innings vs England

Watch: Ball Boy Yawns Watching England Bat vs India, Ravi Shastri Drops 'Wake Up' Message

6 Sixes In 1 Over: Andhra Pradesh Youngster Makes History, BCCI Issues 'Alert'. Watch